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PIJ said to fire 2 rockets at Sderot; one intercepted, the other lands in open area
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Trails of rockets fired towards Israel from the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, January 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip at the southern city of Sderot a short while ago, according to local authorities.
According to the municipality, one rocket was intercepted while the second landed in an open area outside the city.
There are no reports of injuries or damage.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for the attack.
Sirens had sounded in Sderot due to the rocket fire.
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